The Hobbit Premiere

Stars flew to New Zealand, Nov. 28, to celebrate the premiere of The Hobbit.

November 28, 2012 7:43 AM

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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: CEO of RealD Michael V. Lewis arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: CEO of RealD Michael V. Lewis arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Musician Jon Toogood and parter arrive at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Musician Jon Toogood and parter arrive at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Director Sir Peter Jackson emerges from from a Hobbit house before delivering a speech at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Director Sir Peter Jackson emerges from from a Hobbit house before delivering a speech at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Co-CEO of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Gary Barber speaks while New Zealand Prime Minister John Key and Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown look on at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Co-CEO of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Gary Barber speaks while New Zealand Prime Minister John Key and Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown look on at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Director Sir Peter Jackson emerges from from a Hobbit house before delivering a speech at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Director Sir Peter Jackson emerges from from a Hobbit house before delivering a speech at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: CEO of RealD Michael V. Lewis arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: CEO of RealD Michael V. Lewis arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Chairman and CEO of Warner Bros Barry Meyer (L) and co-CEO of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Gary Barber look on at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Chairman and CEO of Warner Bros Barry Meyer (L) and co-CEO of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Gary Barber look on at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: CEO of RealD Michael V. Lewis (R) and property developer John Darby along with wife Kristine and daughter Georgie arrive at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: CEO of RealD Michael V. Lewis (R) and property developer John Darby along with wife Kristine and daughter Georgie arrive at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: CEO of RealD Michael V. Lewis (R) and property developer John Darby along with wife Kristine and daughter Georgie arrive at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: CEO of RealD Michael V. Lewis (R) and property developer John Darby along with wife Kristine and daughter Georgie arrive at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: CEO of RealD Michael V. Lewis (R) and property developer John Darby along with wife Kristine and daughter Georgie arrive at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: CEO of RealD Michael V. Lewis (R) and property developer John Darby along with wife Kristine and daughter Georgie arrive at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Musician Brooke Fraser arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Musician Brooke Fraser arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Andy Serkis, who plays Gollum, arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Andy Serkis, who plays Gollum, arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Musician Brooke Fraser arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Musician Brooke Fraser arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Neil Finn sings at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Neil Finn sings at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Director Sir Peter Jackson makes a speech while New Zealand Prime Minister John Key and Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown look on at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Director Sir Peter Jackson makes a speech while New Zealand Prime Minister John Key and Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown look on at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Protesters stand in the crowd at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Protesters stand in the crowd at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Stephen Hunter who plays Bombur arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Stephen Hunter who plays Bombur arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Jed Brophy, who plays Nori, arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Jed Brophy, who plays Nori, arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Co-CEO of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Gary Barber speaks while New Zealand Prime Minister John Key and Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown look on at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Co-CEO of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Gary Barber speaks while New Zealand Prime Minister John Key and Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown look on at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Weta Workshop chief Sir Richard Taylor arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Weta Workshop chief Sir Richard Taylor arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Director Sir Peter Jackson and arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Director Sir Peter Jackson and arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Dean O'Gorman, who plays Fili, arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Dean O'Gorman, who plays Fili, arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Barry Humphries, who plays Great Goblin, and wife Lizzie Spender arrive at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Barry Humphries, who plays Great Goblin, and wife Lizzie Spender arrive at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Director Sir Peter Jackson makes a speech while New Zealand Prime Minister John Key looks on at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Director Sir Peter Jackson makes a speech while New Zealand Prime Minister John Key looks on at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: The Air New Zealand 'Hobbit Plane' does a fly-over at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: The Air New Zealand 'Hobbit Plane' does a fly-over at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New ... more

Photo: Hagen Hopkins, Getty Images

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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Director Sir Peter Jackson emerges from from a Hobbit house before delivering a speech at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Director Sir Peter Jackson emerges from from a Hobbit house before delivering a speech at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Andy Serkis, who plays Gollum, arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Andy Serkis, who plays Gollum, arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: William Kircher who plays Bifur/Tom arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: William Kircher who plays Bifur/Tom arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: William Kircher who plays Bifur/Tom and Stephen Hunter who plays Bombur arrive at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: William Kircher who plays Bifur/Tom and Stephen Hunter who plays Bombur arrive at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Adam Brown who plays Ori, arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Adam Brown who plays Ori, arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Television presenter Petra Bagust arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Television presenter Petra Bagust arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Adam Brown who plays Ori, arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Adam Brown who plays Ori, arrives at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by ... more

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Director Sir Peter Jackson and daughter Katie arrive at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) less

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 28: Director Sir Peter Jackson and daughter Katie arrive at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New ... more